Car Rental in Utrecht

Minivan rental in Utrecht

Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Utrecht are: Citroen Jumper 8 seater, Mercedes Viano 8 Seater, Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Peugeot 807 7 seater, Citroen Picasso, Mercedes Vito and others.

Standard capacity of a minivan in Netherlands is up to 9 people (8+1 formula), traditionally providing seven or eight passenger seats. The capacity of a minibus may vary from 9 to 15 people.

Please note, that in order to rent in Netherlands a vehicle with capacity which exceeds 8 passengers, you would need a driving license of the corresponding category.

Minivan dimensions are quite unusual for an ordinary driver, which sometimes leads to appearance of scratches and dents during unsuccessful manoeuvring or parking. Therefore, we encourage you to order full coverage of insurance franchise during your booking, or directly at the rental office in Utrecht.

Before leaving the parking garage in Utrecht, inspect the minivan for exteriour defects and other signs of damage together with the office representative and mark the found defects found in your rental documents.

OrangeSmile.com wishes you a great driving experience on the roads of Netherlands!

Popular questions on rental process

Map of Utrecht with rental locations
Rental locations in Utrecht
Driving Advices for Netherlands – Traffic Regulations and Road Usage Peculiarities
Previous hints
Parking lots in Amsterdam are considered the most expensive in the country. Foreign drivers should also not forget that they need to purchase a special card with a clock in order to use some parking lots. Such a card is placed under the car’s windshield, and the time of the arrival is set on the card. These cards can be purchased in any tobacco kiosk or a newsstand.
The majority of petrol stations work round the clock. It is always possible to buy fuel at petrol stations, located near large highways and in the central parts of settlements.
Regardless of the size of the city, you will likely find many one-way roads. Therefore, inexperienced drivers should think about an optimal travel route in advance in order to escape potential problems.
Next hints
Travelling in minivan through Utrecht
Foreign visitors should definitely take into account local rules of conduct and rules of etiquette, as it will make your stay in the city even more comfortable. Those coming to Utrecht on business matters have to consider the serious and pragmatic attitude of their business partners. Greet each other with handshaking; while getting acquainted call not only name yourself, but also the position held. The pragmatic culture of citizens is manifested in rapid switch to business issues; distraction is simply not accepted. Be ready for the fact that after meeting business partners would call their foreign guest exclusively by name or second name, which is also an important national feature.
Going to visit a new acquaintance, you should definitely take some small gifts with you. A perfect gift would be a bouquet of flowers or a box of chocolates, but most of locals like to receive gifts, which they can’t get in their country. If the gift was packed, it has to be unpacked immediately, as guests will certainly want to see what is hidden behind the mysterious wrapping. It’s also worth considering that according to local rules of etiquette it is inappropriate to give a gift back immediately.

Local people are open and friendly, but they clearly differentiate questions relating to your personal life and work. It’s not accepted to talk about personal matters, as well as express your emotions in public. It is impolite to ask a new acquaintance questions related to his income and other personal items; there’re no other taboos in dealing with natives.
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